Mary Grabish Gaffney, General Attorney in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Over 24 years of legal practice
AssociateatWeitz & Luxenberg, P.C.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Practicing general in Cherry Hill since 2002.
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Mary Grabish Gaffney is an associate based in Cherry Hill, NJ. The practice focuses on General. Mary has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C..
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- Handles General matters from Cherry Hill, NJ.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mary Grabish Gaffney: Mary Grabish Gaffney is an associate based in Cherry Hill, NJ. The practice focuses on General. Mary has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C..
Areas of practice
Mary's practice areas in Cherry Hill
Mary concentrates on general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Mary takes general matters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mary agrees to represent you.
Biography
Mary Grabish Gaffney, general attorney serving Cherry Hill
Mary Grabish Gaffney is an associate based in Cherry Hill, NJ. The practice focuses on General. Mary has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C.. Mary works from Cherry Hill, New Jersey and takes on general matters across the region.
Weitz & Luxenberg has a history of protecting everyday individuals. We care about our clients. We go the extra mile. To me, the most satisfying part about my work is the time I spend with my clients, getting to know them, caring about them, helping them in a time when help is needed most. Weitz & Luxenberg’s attorneys are renowned for their extraordinary trial skills, but, even more than that, they have great compassion for the people they’re here to help.”
An adroit litigator and negotiator, Mary Grabish Gaffney concentrates on representing clients suffering asbestos-related illnesses as well as those alleging other forms of personal-injury harm. Over the course of her career, she has served as lead attorney on over 300 bench and jury trials, and has successfully negotiated multi-million-dollar settlements on behalf of her clients.
In 2016, for the fifth year in a row, Ms. Gaffney was named a New Jersey “Top 40 under 40” attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Assn., an honor reserved for attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership as a young trial lawyer. Additionally, the National Trial Lawyers designated Ms. Gaffney a 2015 Top 100 trial lawyer. Also in 2015, the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys awarded her the designation of “Top 10 under 40.”
Ms. Gaffney also is a seven-time New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in the categories of product liability and personal injury, paralleling her designation in 2010 and 2012 as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in those same sectors.
Before joining Weitz & Luxenberg in 2010, Gaffney was an associate at Locks Law Firm in Philadelphia. Prior to that, she held a post as a Philadelphia assistant public defender, assigned to the city’s Major Felony Trial Unit.
Gaffney studied law at Temple University, completing the juris doctor program there in 2002. While an undergraduate at Catholic University of America, she played women’s varsity soccer and spent a year attending Universidad de Valladolid in Spain. Ms. Gaffney was born and raised in North Wales, Penn.; she resides in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Mary Grabish Gaffney can be reached directly by email at mgaffney@weitzlux.com .
How Mary handles general matters
Weitz & Luxenberg has a history of protecting everyday individuals. We care about our clients. We go the extra mile. To me, the most satisfying part about my work is the time I spend with my clients, getting to know them, caring about them, helping them in a time when help is needed most. Weitz & Luxenberg’s attorneys are renowned for their extraordinary trial skills, but, even more than that,…
The kind of cases Mary takes
Mary reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general matters in Cherry Hill and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Mary studied and practices
Temple Law School
J.D. · 2002
Catholic University of America undergraduate
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Jurisdictions
Mary's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
2002 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2002 · ACTIVE
Mary studied at J.D. in Temple Law School and — in Catholic University of America undergraduate.
Law school and academic background
Mary completed J.D. in Temple Law School and — in Catholic University of America undergraduate. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mary runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Mary's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations and Licenses •New Jersey Bar Assn
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•Pennsylvania Bar Assn
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•Philadelphia Bar Assn
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District Court (NJ Eastern PA) •National Trial Lawyers Assn
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•New Jersey Association for Justice •Pennsylvania Association for Justice
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Locations
Mary Grabish Gaffney's office in Cherry Hill
Mary's primary office is at 220 Lake Drive East, Suite 210, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C.
220 Lake Drive East, Suite 210
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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How to hire Mary Grabish Gaffney — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mary usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mary charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mary's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mary will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mary
Mary discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mary confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mary's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mary Grabish Gaffney
How much does it cost to hire Mary for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mary walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mary offer a free consultation?
Mary charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mary's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Mary's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mary take my case if I'm outside Cherry Hill?
Mary is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mary will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Mary?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mary accepting new general clients right now?
Mary's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Cherry Hill, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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